passionate
adjective
pas·sion·ate
ˈpa-sh(ə-)nət 
1
a
: easily aroused to anger
a passionate but not a vicious boy—
H. E. Scudder
H. E. Scudder
b
: filled with anger : angry
was passionate in her defense of her cub, and rage transformed her—G. D. Brown
G. D. Brown2
a
: capable of, affected by, or expressing intense feeling
a passionate performance
a passionate coach
b
: enthusiastic, ardent
is passionate about basketball
3
: swayed by or affected with sexual desire
a passionate love affair
passionateness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of passionate in a Sentence
He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.
She has a passionate interest in animal rights.
She is passionate about art.
We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.
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One of the most competitive political environments in the country, officer seekers must learn to navigate an electorate that is diverse, passionate and actively involved in the political process.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Now, this Fall 2024 collection enhances the narrative of women embracing their dimensional nature of strong, sensual, powerful, and passionate characteristics.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024
Photo: Courtesy of Le Meurice Le Meurice Paris, France
My favorite hotel in Paris is Le Meurice, because of Bar 228’s timeless decor and because of the sweetest and passionate team of bartenders.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024
Heels premiered in August, 2021 on Starz, and the drama — which also stars Mary McCormack, Chris Bauer, Allison Luff, Kelli Berglund, and Allen Maldonado — developed a small but passionate following of viewers.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Now, this Fall 2024 collection enhances the narrative of women embracing their dimensional nature of strong, sensual, powerful, and passionate characteristics.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024
Photo: Courtesy of Le Meurice Le Meurice Paris, France
My favorite hotel in Paris is Le Meurice, because of Bar 228’s timeless decor and because of the sweetest and passionate team of bartenders.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024
Heels premiered in August, 2021 on Starz, and the drama — which also stars Mary McCormack, Chris Bauer, Allison Luff, Kelli Berglund, and Allen Maldonado — developed a small but passionate following of viewers.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passionate. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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passionate
adjective
pas·sion·ate
ˈpash-(ə-)nət
1
: excited or easily excited to strong feeling
2
: showing or expressing strong feeling
3
: strongly affected with sexual desire
passionately
adverb
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